1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1948 Simca 11

To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Simca 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Simca 11 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1948 Simca 11. (60 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1948 Simca 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1948 Simca 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1948 Simca 11 has manual transmission. 1948 Simca 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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